The days spent as a student are the best. When I was a student I used to think grown ups are lucky, they don’t have to study for hours and stress over exams and grades, obviously I had no idea about the grown up responsibilities and stresses!! I wish I could go back into the…
Tag: Quick Recipe
KALE CHANE CURRY (PREPARATION TIME:45 MINS, SERVES:4)
Freezing temperatures leave me craving for something warm, tangy and a little spicy, the kale chane curry is the exact remedy to satisfy all these cravings and more. Since I have always been fond of cooking, whenever I come across a well made dish, I immediately want to learn how to make it. The story for…
MOM’S BEETROOT SALAD (PREPARATION TIME:20 MINUTES, SERVES:2)
This salad brings back childhood memories, every winter this salad was a must on our lunch table. I wasn’t very fond of beetroots, and mom found an interesting way of getting me to eat beets. Somehow the chill in the air, filtered sunlight from the windows falling right onto our dining table and the winter greens…
Kerala Style Chicken Curry (Preparation Time: 40 mins; Serves: 4-6)
I truly appreciate south Indian cuisine. It offers wide variety of food that is rich and complex in taste, thanks to a symphony of spices. A good south Indian meal leaves a deep sense of satisfaction and feeling of lasting goodness. I attribute my fondest experiences of south Indian meals to my friend Sandhya (and…
Leftover Rice Cutlet (Preparation Time: 30 Minutes, Makes 10-12 Cutlets)
It is very difficult to anticipate the family’s appetite to exact proportions. All of us have leftovers at the end of the day. While some left over food actually tastes better the next day (read meat and chicken), most other loses its appeal and has are no takers. Steamed rice is one of the most common…
Makhane Ki Chaat (Preparation Time: 15 minutes; Serves: 4)
We are a chaat loving family. Paani puri, Chaat papdi or Aaloo tikki – we bring street food home. I always keep green chutney (cilantro/mint) and khatti-meethi chutney (tamarind) ready, so whenever chaat craving strikes I am armed to dish out a yummy chaat. Yesterday while roasting makhane, mom recalled eating makhane ki chaat at…
Paneer Rolls (Preparation Time: 20 minutes, Serves:2-3)
I am a food blogger so obviously I enjoy cooking. But every day is not the same. There are days when cooking is a chore. For such days I keep a few quick and easy recipes handy that don’t require much effort. These are a must when you have kids at home. I prefer home…
Egg Bhurji (Preparation Time: 20 minutes, Serves 2-3)
I trace back my memories of egg bhurji to a small guest house in Chandigarh. It was served on a super hot, big-fat aaloo ka parathas, with a huge dollop of butter on the top. My parents and I used to eagerly wait for the breakfast to arrive and when it did, we could not wait to dig in, the…
Aaloo Parathas (Preparation Time: 30 minutes, Makes: 4-5)
Winters bring along a craving for hot and spicy food. But then winters make us lazy too. After all, who wants to get out of a cozy bed and preparing an elaborate meal? Paranthas are a welcome option – they don’t need much preparation, are easy to make and can be served as a whole meal…